I’ll be taking on the incredible London Marathon in 2026 raising money for Bristol Children’s hospital and more specifically, for their NICU ward at St Michael’s. I have family and friends who have benefitted hugely from the support and life saving treatment of their local children’s hospital so I’ll be doing my small part to help those in need in the South West.

From helping staff, patients or their families, The Grand Appeal puts Bristol Children's Hospital at the heart of everything they do. They support the hospital through:

Family accommodation: they run three accommodation houses that provide a safe and supportive place for families to stay while their child is in hospital.

Medical research: they invest in medical research programmes to ensure the hospital remains a hub of innovation, where everyday experts pave the way for sick children through a network of projects with international impact.

Equipment: they fund state-of-the-art equipment to save lives.

Music, play and art therapy: their music, play and arts programme can be seen in every ward at Bristol Children's Hospital, helping young children to deal with the stresses and fears they may face during treatment.

Art enhancements: they work to make sure Bristol Children's Hospital provides a fun, stimulating and comforting space for the brave children it cares for.